Yopparai
$$$ • Japanese, Izakaya
Hours:
49 Clinton St, New York
(212) 777-7253
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Yopparai Reviews
Portions are definitely small, but everything was SO GOOD. We ordered something from every section of the menu and it's hard to pick a favorite, but one highlight was the chawanmushi appetizer. The place ain't cheap but for the quality, it's totally worth the money. That said, you'll probably still have room for a $1 slice after leaving.
Upscale izakaya fare in an intimate bar/lounge setting, Yopparai is perfect for dates or small group dining.I went for a birthday and got a solid assortment of nigiri, tempura, homemade tofu as well as some more exotic (by USA standards) dishes like shirako (cod fish sperm) grilled over charcoal. It can get pricey - after drinks and tip we spent ~$450, but we felt it was fair given the quality of ingredients and diversity of the menu. Really photogenic bar too.
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Hours
Monday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Thursday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Friday | 5:30 - 11PM |
Saturday | 5:30 - 11PM |
Sunday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Yopparai consistently exceeds my expectations. Even after visiting Japan and eating similar izakaya there, I am still impressed by the authenticity of Yopparai’s fare. The hotate butter is a MUST order. One of my favorite restaurants!